Abstract: A nozzle to be inserted in the opening of a nursing bottle or similar container and which allows drinking by sucking but prevents leaking when the bottle is left in any position.

Abstract: Closure of the end of an elastomeric tubing is provided by folding the end of the tube back on itself to form a band-like wrap, and inserting into the tube beneath the wrap the solid body of a plug of elastomeric material having at its outer end a resilient tubular portion which is then folded back outside and rearwardly beyond the wrap. Preferably the end of the plug inside the tube is also provided with an axial tubular portion, which extends further into the elastomeric tubing. The construction holds the plug in against gas pressure in the tube, and is suitable for use in the outer end of a catheter tube.